It was with pride that we celebrated the graduation of Anna, George,
Josephine, Olivia and Talia at our Closing Service on June 12.
What can improve classroom performance, creativity, attention spans, combat childhood obesity
and help children to be more psychologically resilient? Would it surprise you to learn we have
the resources to provide our preschool students with these benefit right outside our doors at
Prince of Peace? Numerous studies have shown that unstructured nature play and outdoor
classroom learning!, with as little as 20 minutes a day (we aim for more, naturally!) provide these
benefits. Our motto at POPPS is Explore, Discover and Learn! and we as educators are striving
to augment our hands on focused learning with increased opportunities for our students to have
learning experiences in the woods that surround our playground. Three teachers attended the
Hudson Highlands Museum Outdoor Discovery Center and Preschool to learn about the ECAN
(Early Childhood Action in Nature) Project. Kim DiMauro attended a weekend course at the
Irvine Nature Center in Maryland on How to Incorporate Nature in a Preschool Center (ask her
about cricket flour!!). We are eager to bring all of this new knowledge and excitement back to
POPPS as we help our students develop a lifelong love of learning while becoming stewards of
this beautiful world that God has created for us. Check back on updates on how we are
progressing and remember to get outside; adults also benefit from a walk in the woods.
Sunday School Happenings

June 7th-9am: Our students will practice their leadership roles in
worship.

10:15am: Our students will lead our Sunday worship. This day
marks the last session of Sunday School until September.

Scholarship ApplicationPrince of Peace Lutheran Church Scholarship ApplicationWurffel Fund College Aid Available
Financial aid for college students is now available through the Karl, John, Elizabeth Wurffel Memorial Fund. The aid will be provided in the form of student loans. While the amount of funds available is limited, Lutheran students are encouraged to apply. Terms for the loans are very beneficial to the recipients. Eligibility is described as follows:

"Any member of a NJ Synod, ELCA, congregation planning to attend or enrolled in a matriculated program of study in an accredited 4-year or 2-year college or university may apply. Loans are for undergraduate study only.

Priority of consideration is given on the basis of activity in the life of the church as described by the recommendation letter of the applicant's pastor and on the basis of need. Priority is given first to students attending any ELCA Lutheran College or University, and then to any accredited 2-year or 4-year university."

Please contact the church office to obtain the application and letter of recommendation forms.
Do You Know the Signs of a Stroke? Remember The 1st Three Letters.... S.T.R.
A neurologist said that if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke... totally. He said the trick was getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then getting the patient medically cared for within 3 hours, which is tough. Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim may suffer severe brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:
S * Ask the individual to SMILE.
T * Ask the person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (coherently-- e.g. It is sunny out today.)
R * Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.

And… Stick out Your Tongue ...
Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the person to 'stick' out his tongue. If the tongue is 'crooked,' if it goes to one side or the other, this is also an indication of a stroke.

If he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher.
The Christian Education Ministry
What are the aims and/or goals of this ministry?

The Christian Education Ministry is responsible for the overall education of the members of the congregation- including: Sunday School, Adult Bible Studies, Confirmation instruction, First Communion instruction, Vacation Bible School, Good Friday Mini Camp, and other educational programs. Our goals are:

Increasing attendance in these programs,

Promoting age appropriate familiarity with the Bible,

Instilling an understanding of God's unconditional love.

Meeting certain educational goals for our Sunday School children. By the time that they enter Confirmation Class, they should know; The Lord's Prayer (Grades1-2), The Ten Commandments (Grades 3-4), and The Apostles' Creed (Grades 5-6).